They head into the game fresh from a 4-2 drubbing of World Cup finalists Holland and are fancied to top a tough group that also includes Croatia, Serbia, Scotland and Macedonia.

But legendary goalkeeper Neville Southall, who won a record 92 caps, believes Wales will rise to the challenge.

“I’d be really worried if we were playing Moldova because they’ve got nobody you’ve ever heard of,” said the former Everton great.

“That’s when we struggle but we do well against good teams and I expect us to do well tonight. It’s easier to build the players up and the fans are excited while if we had San Marino they probably
wouldn’t bother turning up.

“It gets on my nerves the way that as a country we put ourselves down – Wales have every chance tonight.

“We are underdogs but I think it’s geared up for a good result because we have plenty of players that can produce one flash of brilliance to win it.

“Belgium might have a load of quality players in the Premier League but Wales have more players in the Premier League than we have for ages.

“When you’ve got the likes of Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen in your side you have every chance.

“The first 20 minutes will be massive. If we can stay in the game and don’t give an early goal away then all it needs to take is one set piece or a bit of Bale magic.”

Southall was speaking to promote his book ‘The Binman Chronicles’ and will be signing copies at Waterstones in Newport tomorrow at 10.30am.